Grammys Mix Newcomers and Veterans

Mumford & Sons, Gotye and Adele Are Among Winners

By

Ethan Smith

Updated Feb. 11, 2013 5:30 a.m. ET

The 55th Grammy Awards Sunday night presented a mixture of newcomers and veterans, as the organization that presents the show sought to stay relevant to young viewers while honoring music that voters consider enduring.

After years of criticism for celebrating music by older performers long past their commercial or cultural prime, the Recording Academy nominated large numbers of young musicians and singers in key categories.